HOPE CHURCH - Key Persons
I am married to my best friend and am a proud father to my amazing son! Community, food, and great coffee are all things that I love as well as being active and all things outdoors. I am passionate about seeing everyone walk in wholeness with our body, soul & spirit. It is a joy to help equip the church body to walk in its fullest measure of what we are called to be. God has invited us all to participate in seeing his Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven!
I assist with crafts and the special needs ministry, ensuring that kiddos have fun and feel safe at Hope Church. I love long walks talking to Father God; enjoying a good cup of coffee paired with a homemade dessert and deep conversation, and hanging out with my best friend husband. God has blessed me with an amazing family. Weekly we take time to adventure in nature together to explore the beauty of God's creation, have spontaneous worship parties declaring truth over the world, and end the week relaxing with a pizza and movie night. Oh, and I'm a minivan soccer mom. No bumper stickers…yet. In my spare time you will find me doing anything crafty whether that be cricuting, making cakes, party planning, or hosting! I also love to laugh and sing!
As the Communications Director at Hope Church, I get the joy of building community, connection, and ensuring that the incredible story Jesus is telling through His people is being told. It's also my great joy to head up Hope's prophetic ministries, as I'm passionate about leading people into hearing the voice of God and championing them into walking in their God-given purposes and passions.
Job Titles:
- Worship and Creative Arts Pastor
I love Jesus, my amazing husband, my beautiful daughters, a close community of family and friends, a strong cup of coffee, a well-crafted song and a good laughing fit. At Hope, I oversee the Worship and Creative community.
Originally from Ontario, Canada, I moved to Springfield in 2008 to attend Bible college. During that season, I met my husband Alan. We settled down in Nixa and have two young kids Ellie and Jordan. I love hosting people in our home for dinner, playing card games, play dates at the park, and cheering for the Cowboys. Many of our vacations are spent in Florida visiting family and taking our kids to Disney World.
My faith is at the heart of everything I do - it's what compels me to serve and share what I have with others. My role at Hope is to provide opportunities for you to serve our local community as God's hands, feet and voice to those who need to discover how much He loves them.
My desire is that people would encounter Jesus in a way that changes their entire paradigm. I believe this life is best lived through radical obedience and servant leadership. I am confident the church is being actively equipped and uniquely designed to accomplish whatever mission God has for us. I believe this for every individual as they exist in their unique Great Commissional Sphere of Influence. I love living this life with my family. I enjoy coffee in the morning, being outside, walks with my wife, and any conversation that causes me to think.
I am a husband to Kristi, and dad to our 3 beautiful daughters. I love people and I'm passionate about Jesus. I enjoy reading, mowing, good coffee, and lots of laughing! We came to Hope in 2002 and I've been the Worship Pastor until stepping into the Lead Pastor role in June of 2019. I love the church and I'm committed to seeing transformation take place in the lives of people, families and our city.
I have an amazing husband, 3 beautiful girls and I get to do life with a lot of great people. My desire is that every woman is able to be a part of encountering God, no matter what season they are in. Amazing things happen when we gather together to connect and share. We become whole, healthy and free.
As the Business Manager for Hope Church I handle the gifts you give through your generous donations as well as taking care of the church's financial expenses, Human Resources and insurance needs. I am married to my wonderful husband, Randy Brookman and we have been a part of the Hope Church family since the second year of its inception.
Job Titles:
- Children 's Ministry Pastor
I am a wife to my amazing husband, Joey. We love life in the country and doing anything that gets us active and outside or involves food and coffee. I've attended Hope Church since 2019. What drew me here was the overwhelming sense of community and belonging that I felt almost immediately upon visiting. "Nothing is more appealing than speaking beautiful, life-giving words. For they release sweetness to our souls and inner healing to our spirits." Proverbs 16:24
My husband, Chris, and I, along with our three children became a part of the Hope family in April 2017. We absolutely love this house and all that God is doing here! I believe that everyone has a story, but your story isn't who you are. You are Sons & Daughters of the Most High. I am passionate about seeing others & meeting them exactly where they are at. I want to live my life as an extension of the hands & feet of Jesus. I am so honored that I get to live that out as an administrative assistant at Hope.
Job Titles:
- Associate and Connections Pastor
I am husband to Cindy and dad to Emily and Payton. We have attended Hope since 2007 and absolutely love being part of this body. I am passionate about Jesus and connecting His people with their identity in Christ. I am driven to help others align their God given passions and dreams with God's desires to bring His Kingdom to Earth. I'm excited to see all God will do through all of us to impact our homes, our neighborhoods, our world.
I am married to the love of my life, Matt, and we have 4 beautiful children. We have called Hope our home since 2017. I love working back in the Prekids area each week, watching all our little ones grow in their love for Jesus and truly seeing them experience God's love! My role in Prekids allows me to use my gifts in creativity and joy to make sure every child knows that they are seen and loved.
As the Kitchen Coordinator, I have the opportunity to serve Hope Church in a really special way. As someone who has a heart for hospitality, serving, and loving people, I get to incorporate all of those things in my day to day work. Whether it's working alongside our incredible volunteers to serve Wednesday night dinners to our busy church families or keeping the Coffee Bar stocked for our teams to serve coffee each Sunday morning, I believe Jesus uses all of it to help people feel seen, known and loved by Him.
My desire is to minister to the heart of the Lord. I love Jesus, He has transformed my life and I am passionate to see Him do the same in others. I have grown up visiting Hope, and after completing ministry school in Northern California, I made the move to Springfield in the fall of 2022. Now I call Hope home. I love a good sense of humor, great coffee, and playing games. It is a joy to be on this incredible team, be a part of this incredible house, and watch Jesus do only what He can do.
I am a musician who loves the Gospel, family, friends, adventure, and food. I love the community of Hope Church and I do anything and everything I can to make Hope a place where people can experience the transforming Power of our Heavenly Father.